Yuma Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Yuma, Colorado.

Waiting List
Closed: Yuma Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List	Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Yuma Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List	Learn More

Closed: Yuma Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

Please note: The Yuma Housing Authority administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers through the Colorado Division of Housing.

The Yuma Housing Authority (YHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

Please note: This waiting list has preferences. This means that applicants who qualify for these preferences will receive assistance before applicants who do not. Because of these preferences, applicants who do not qualify may have a longer wait to receive assistance.

There were two ways to apply during the opening period:

Visit the HATY in person to pick up an application.
Request an application be mailed to you by calling the HATY.

The HTY identified the following preferences: Elderly, disabled, victim of domestic violence, or homeless.

The current wait time for a voucher is approximately one year.

Important note: Applicants who have been placed on the waiting list must inform the housing authority immediately if your application information changes (such as contact information, income, and household members). In the case that the office sends a notice that does not get returned, or if application information is out of date, your name may be terminated from the waiting list. Contact the housing authority to find out how to update application information.

For more information, call the YHA office at (970) 848-5590 during normal office hours.

Open Until Further Notice: Yuma Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Yuma Housing Authority (YHA) is currently accepting public housing waiting list applications for senior/disabled households.Please note: The YHA does not offer a public housing program for families.The YHA offers one public housing community with 50 units dedicated to senior/disabled individuals.There are two ways to apply:1. Visit the YHA to pick up an application, located at 700 W 3rd Ave, Yuma, CO 80759 during normal office hours.2. Request an application be mailed to you by calling (970) 848-5590 during normal office hours.Once the application has been completed, it can be mailed or hand delivered to the address listed above. No documents are needed at this time.The YHA does have a preference point system that may improve your spot on the waiting list: elderly, disabled, victim of domestic violence, or homeless.For more information, call the YHA office at (970) 848-5590 during normal office hours.

About The Agency

Yuma Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 50 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

700 West 3rd Avenue, Yuma, CO

(970) 848-5590

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Yuma Housing Authority?

Yuma Housing Authority serves 45 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 45 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Yuma Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 44 percent of households served by Yuma Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 87 percent of Yuma Housing Authority households.

How many Yuma Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 3 households and make up 7 percent of households served by Yuma Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Yuma Housing Authority?

There are 25 female-headed renter households living in Yuma Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 56% of those served by the Yuma Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Yuma Housing Authority renters?

White	37
Hispanic	8

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Yuma Housing Authority?

There are 36 households headed by seniors served by the Yuma Housing Authority. Senior households are 82% of households in Yuma Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Yuma Housing Authority housing?

There are 15 persons with disabilities living in Yuma Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 35% of households served by the Yuma Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Yuma Housing Authority?

The Yuma Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.